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Soitec

Engineered substrates for silicon-on-insulator wafers

Equipment Engineer - Plasma

Equipment MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeSingaporeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of plasma etch systems, including RF generators, electrostatic chucks, and wafer backside gas cooling systems.
  • Understand the theory of plasma creation.
  • Have hands-on experience with full wet chamber cleaning, lifter pin motor assembly replacement or servicing, robot changes, and slip valve changes.
  • Be capable of troubleshooting ultra-low particle counts and ICPMS.
  • Have the ability to troubleshoot equipment failures and minimize downtime.
  • Ensure machines meet operational and safety standards.
  • Balance preventive maintenance tool time with manufacturing needs.
  • Support stable production processes and work with process engineers to optimize tool parameters.
  • Monitor tool performance using Statistical Process Control.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for equipment and process issues.
  • Apply structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, Fishbone, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.
  • Implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Support equipment installation, setup, and acceptance testing (SAT/FAT), and perform equipment qualification and process buy-off.
  • Collaborate with vendors on upgrades and modifications.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and technical documentation; prepare equipment performance, downtime, and improvement reports; update standard operating procedures and work instructions.
  • Comply with fab safety protocols and cleanroom standards, safely handling high-voltage systems, vacuum systems, and hazardous gases.
  • Use Google Office and Gemini AI.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
  • Troubleshoot equipment failures and minimize downtime.
  • Manage spare parts and track critical components.
  • Support production by ensuring stable processes and work with process engineers to optimize tool parameters.
  • Monitor tool performance using Statistical Process Control and drive improvements in yield and defect reduction.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for equipment and process issues; apply structured problem-solving methods and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Lead or participate in productivity and cost-reduction projects.
  • Improve Mean Time Between Failures and Mean Time To Repair, and enhance equipment efficiency and automation.
  • Support new equipment installation, setup, and acceptance; perform equipment qualification and process buy-off; collaborate with vendors for upgrades and modifications.
  • Maintain maintenance records and technical documentation, prepare performance and downtime reports, and update standard operating procedures and work instructions.
  • Ensure compliance with fab safety protocols and cleanroom standards, and safely handle high-voltage systems, vacuum systems, and hazardous gases.
  • Balance equipment sustainability with operational needs.
  • Provide on-call support for critical situations as needed.

About the Company

Soitec

Engineered substrates for silicon-on-insulator wafers

Soitec designs and manufactures high-performance semiconductor materials, specializing in engineered substrates used to make chips for smartphones, data centers, and automotive applications. Its main products are silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafers, which enable better performance and lower power consumption compared with traditional silicon wafers. Soitec’s Smart Cut technology bonds and transfers ultra-thin silicon layers onto insulating substrates to produce high-quality wafers with high yield. The company differentiates itself through its leadership in engineered substrates and its proprietary manufacturing process, supplying wafers to leading chipmakers under long-term agreements. Soitec’s goal is to provide advanced substrates that help customers build more powerful and energy-efficient electronic devices across industries.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Bernin, France
Founded
1992

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